Species: Platanus occidentalis

(plat'an-us ok-sih-den-ta'lis)

Platanus occidentalis

American Plane Tree; Eastern Sycamore

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Howard'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 75' - 100' (equal or greater spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: irregular, wide-spreading open crown

Ornamental Other: tolerant of urban conditions; requires abundant space; prefers deep, rich soil; full sun - light shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: tolerant of urban conditions; requires abundant space; prefers deep, rich soil; full sun - light shade

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

many diseases; anthracnose is a serious problem

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

easily transplanted; tends to litter the ground with twigs, leaves, bark and fruit, native to Eastern and Midwestern US and Canada.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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